Ministry of Infrastructure signs addendum to expand Port of Imetame (ES)

On July 14, the Minister of Infrastructure, Tarcísio Freitas, signed an addendum for the expansion of the Port of Imetame, located in Aracruz (ES). The improvements are aimed at increasing the port’s cargo capacity, which will have an increase of about 65% in the built-up area at the end of the works. Planned investments will come to around are R$632.4 million and the works are expected to start in October this year.

Currently, the port is authorized to handle general cargo, with a focus on vehicles, cellulose, and granite. With the new improvement projects, other types of cargo will be included such as solid bulk, liquid, and gaseous bulk as well as containerized cargo. With the expansion, the total area of ​​the port will be 841,300 m2, allowing the port a capacity to handle around 480,000 tons/year of cellulose alone. The construction schedule includes the dredging of the access channel, construction of the dike and breakwater area, landfill, nautical signage and installation of equipment. The expectation is that 25,000 jobs will be generated as a result of the works.

Located on ES-010, the Port of Imetame is three kilometers from the Vitória-Minas Railway (EFVM), in addition to being close to Vitória airport. The project is also located 45 kilometers from the SUDENE area and close to an area of ​​5 million available square meters for the establishment of a logistics and industrial platform.

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